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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-19, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000. PAGE 9. Spring Car Care 2000 Seat belt safety facts, fiction Myth: In a crash it is almost always safer to be thrown out of the car. Fact: The chances of being fatally injured are almost 25 times greater if you’re thrown from the car than if you’re safely buckled in your seat. If you aren’t wearing your safety belt you could be: • thrown through the windshield • thrown into trees, rocks, other cars • scraped along the ground pavement • run over by your own another car Myth: The chances of being in accident are slim. Fact: Everyone can expect to be in a crash once every 10 years. For one out of every 20 people it will be a serious crash. For one out of every 60 children born today it will be fatal. Myth: The use of a seat belt can cause more serious injuries during a crash than if the driver were not belted. Fact: In a crash, a safety belt may produce injuries if it is not worn properly. But, if the occupant is tossed around or ejected from the vehicle they are likely to sustain much more serious injuries or death, and could injure others in the vehicle. The problem of misuse typically takes on one of three forms: lap belts are wom across the abdomen rather than low on the thighs, with Preserving the shine or or or an the potential for serious abdominal or spinal injuries; shoulder belts are worn under the arm resulting in excessive pressure on the chest and internal organs in the event of a crash; and seat belts are wom with too much slack, rather than snugly to prevent unnecessary movement. Myth: If an individual chooses not to wear a seat belt, that individual is only endangering their own safety. Fact: If unbelted during a crash the vehicle occupant may be thrown into other people in the car. One out of four serious injuries occurring to passengers of motor vehicles is caused by people being thrown into each other. One of the more common causes of death and injury to children in automobile crashes is being crushed by adults who are not wearing safety belts. Being belted also gives the driver an improved chance of controlling his or her vehicle during an accident, thereby reducing the risk of causing harm to others. Myth: Safety belts are not necessary when taking short trips at slow speeds. Fact: Three out of four crashes occur within 40 km (25 miles) of home. Eighty per cent of deaths and serious injury occur in cars travelling under 65 km/h. Myth: It is not necessary for good drivers to use safety belts. Fact: No matter how good a driver you may be, you can’t control the other car. Mechanical failure, bad driving and poor judgment may cause another car to involve you in an accident. Myth: Pregnant women should not wear safety belts. Fact: The greatest cause of fetal death in auto accidents is the death of the mother so her survival must be the first priority. A lap belt wom below the “bulge” and a snug shoulder belt above will give the mother and fetus a better chance of survival. Keep lyot/tr car Smoothly Make sure your car is ready for spring driving Call 887-9055 for your appointment today ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Spring Tune-ups Brake Maintenance Oil Changes Cooling system service Motor Vehicle Inspections Where the customer is always #7 WALTON AUTO & SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SERVICE 809 Turnberry St., Brussels (519) 887-9055 BRAKE For Spring $QQ95 low as ^F ^F InstalledInstalled Replace Front or Rear AC Delco Pads or Shoes Lifetime Warranty Any Machining, if required, extra GOT Reg. $6.70 NOW ONLY .99 Includes Glass Cleaner & Multiwash. Deal with the "DEALER OF EXCELLENCE" Continued from page 8 • Do not wash or polish for 60 days. • Avoid extreme heat and cold. In hot weather, keep your car in the shade whenever possible. • Immediately rinse off tree sap, bird droppings, and any automotive fluids, including gasoline, with water. • Avoid driving on roads with loose stones or cinders. If you must drive on these roads, maintain a wider than normal space between other cars. • Avoid parking near sources of salt spray, heavy smoke or other industrial fallout. • Brush ice and snow from painted surfaces. Never scrape. • Finally, Car Care Canada says don’t forget to enjoy your new finish! SMadearts DEA1B0F EXCELLENCE OLDSMOBILE Chevrolet a F Oldsmobile 115 Josephine St. Wingham Ontario 357-2323 Say Good Bye to the Winter Blahs and Say Hi to Spring! SOUTH END AUTO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION • FUEL INJECTION SERVICE • • ELECTRONIC TUNE-UPS • • AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE • BALANCING • • COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE • GENERAL REPAIRS • SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS Box 309 Blyth, Ont. 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